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03/07/2018
The innovation marked by containerisation transformed and unlocked international trade, but frontiers remain to be taken in trade, infrastructure and process.
Following the tragic casualty of 'Maersk Honam' it is timely, particularly for shippers and freight forwarders, to cover the dynamics and risks associated with General Average.
The EU General Data Protection Regulation 2016/679 comes into force on 25 May 2018. It effectively impacts globally - get ready.
02/05/2018
Approaching a century after the Hague Rules were established (in 1924), it may at last be clear what is meant by "unit".
04/04/2018
The assumption that a 'force majeure' defence is available in the event of a storm may not prove to be water-tight.
Whilst many storm events globally are considered geographically seasonal - such as the hurricane and typhoon seasons typical in the Tropics - the entire supply chain industry globally must take adequate steps to prepare for isolated severe weather events.
06/03/2018
Counterfeit products put the health and safety of consumers worldwide at risk whilst depriving governments, businesses and communities of tax revenues, profits and legitimate jobs.
05/03/2018
The trafficking of wildlife is a global issue prevalent across all modes of transport and in every region of the world.
Approaching a decade ago it became mandatory for all shore-side staff involved in dangerous goods transport by sea to have training. There's still too much to do!
13/02/2018
Compliance with international regulation requires alertness to change. In international trade, compliance also needs sophisticated collaboration. It's time to grasp opportunity.
The consequences of entering an enclosed space on board a ship, as evidenced by numerous incidents, can be extremely serious and, sadly, often fatal.
16/01/2018
A packer lies motionless inside a 40 foot container. As workmates rush forward, the supervisor shouts, "Stop". Surely, it's only an empty steel box! So, what can be dangerous about a steel box?